Defiance

Defiance

1952 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A teacher is so hard on his students that he faces a warning by the school principal. In order to at least improve the strained relationship with his own son, he turns to a priest for advice.

Directed by Gustaf Molander · Written by Vilgot Sjöman

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